DID YOU KNOW?

It is estimated that 8 out of 10 dogs roaming the streets of Aruba are actually not “real” strays, but rather have an owner who lets them roam or they “belong to” one or more houses in the neighborhood where people feed them and give them water?

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

If 100% of dog owners were responsible pet owners, we would not have a problem with unwanted animals on the streets of Aruba!

About the Plataforma Ley di Cacho

The Plataforma Ley di Cacho is a joint effort of the Aruban government, the private sector, and non-profit organizations on the island. Its mission is to promote responsible dog ownership on Aruba. The Plataforma’s primary objective is to inform dog owners about their responsibilities as required by Aruba’s new Dog Act, which was implemented on January 1, 2015, and enforced by authorities thereafter.

The following organizations are members of the Plataforma Ley di Cacho: